Martyn See

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Martyn See, 37, is a Singaporean filmmaker most famous for making the 26-minute documentary film Singapore Rebel, about Dr. Chee Soon Juan, the leader of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Before this he has worked as editor on the movie Mee Pok Man and the documentary Samurai: Behind the Blade.

In March 2005, government movie censors ordered the withdrawal of his film from the Singapore International Film Festival. See was put under police investigation by the Singapore government, and threatened with prosecution under the Films Act, requiring him to surrender his video camera, taped footage of the documentary and materials related to the production.

See could face up to two years in jail or a fine of up to S$100,000.

Martyn See is now currently making a new 49 minute documentary on Singapore's ex-political prisoner Said Zahari, who spent a total of 17 years in detention without trial.